The Shelby Cobra is one of the most recognizable and desirable sports cars in the world. Starting in the late 1980s, Carroll Shelby, with the aid of many companies, built what are known as Continuation cars. These cars were all fully authorized by Shelby and built in approved facilities. New CSX4000-series vehicles were produced by Shelby and featured correct parts with the durability and safety of today’s manufacturing standards. Each Continuation vehicle is authentic and documented by Shelby CSX number and a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) from Shelby Automobiles. Improvements include a stronger frame, suspension and braking components, better cooling and better heat shielding. This combination makes the cars safer and more drivable without losing any of their original fire-breathing charm. With performance and quarter-mile times comparable to their earlier predecessors, you know you are piloting a true American legend. This 1965 Cobra 427 S/C is serial number CSX4790. It was built by Shelby Las Vegas in February 2006. The 427 CI V-8 engine is a true brute, propelling the car to 60 MPH in roughly 4 seconds and running the quarter-mile in 12 seconds. The beautifully finished Guards Blue fiberglass body sports Shelby's trademark combination of white center stripes, white roundels and yellow Sebring stripes on the front left fender. The interior of the car is also classic Cobra: black leather bucket seats, detachable Cobra emblem wood-rim steering wheel, a full array of Shelby gauges and floor-mounted forward-facing shifter. As an added bonus, the dashboard was personally signed by Carroll Shelby. Just like the original, the car utilizes a tube-rail chassis that supports independent front and rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and a chromed roll bar complete with shoulder harnesses. Baer brakes and Shelby calipers are housed within Halibrand wheels and Goodyear Eagle tires. This continuation Shelby 427 S/C has been driven only 1,600 miles.

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